salads

Neapolitan Tomato Salad! Only five minutes of prep stand between you and this sumptuous and beautiful display of flavor and nutrients! Who can resist a fresh tomato salad? And the best part is this salad's flexibility. What's growing in your garden or fresh at your farmer's market? Pick the varieties you like and arrange away. I used extra-virgin olive oil, but you can kick the recipe up even further if you have a flavored oil of preference. Finishing salts can enhance the dish as well. ...

Vegan Caesar Salad, a dish that boasts the flavors of traditional Caesar dressing while offering up additional nutrients and plant-based protein. Filling, delicious and dairy free. A fresh compliment to many meals! I have always loved Italian food, and one of my favorite dishes is Caesar salad. As a matter of fact, I don't think I've ever been to an Italian restaurant which didn't offer it on the menu. I, like most people, think of it as food hailing from Italy. Years ago while dining in ...

Vegan Parmesan Cheese with an authentic taste and texture! Five minutes and 5 ingredients is all you need -- and no yeast flakes! Traditional Parmigiano Reggiano is regarded as having a hard, gritty texture and a fruity, nutty taste by most cheese connoisseurs. My Vegan Parmesan is exactly that! Parmesan Cheese was never on my short list of recipes for a plant-based re-creation. Not that I don't love it and miss it dearly, but all of the vegan versions I ...

Roasted Slaw with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing - Charred bits of green cabbage and sweet corn harmonize in this crispy salad with a zesty roasted garlic and lemon dressing! Full Of Flavor And Texture
If you are looking for a side dish or salad that orchestrates a combination of textures and flavors into every balanced bite, then this recipe is for you. The green cabbage and corn are lightly roasted to a tender crisp texture that helps to preserve the nutrients while adding ...

Roasted asparagus, garlic and sweet corn, drizzled with a vegan cilantro avocado cream. A unique dish that tastes phenomenal both hot out of the oven or chilled. 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes to cook - ready in under 30 minutes! The Skinny On Asparagus
Asparagus is one of those vegetables that can be enjoyed year round if you are fortunate enough to have a market that stocks it. Given its nutritional status it would be a shame to relegate it to the seasonal vegetable category. That ...

Sweet and Spicy Corn and Bean Salad is flavorful, colorful, and easy to prepare! While its multiple textures and tastes delight your senses, a flood of nutrients satisfies your body. And it's a complete protein, to boot! You Complete (Protein) Me
Why should you care if your food forms a complete protein? Glad you asked! One of the most common concerns people have about eating a plant-based diet is how to get enough protein. Many people are not aware that vegetables, legumes, nuts, ...

Elegant but easy, Cranberry Pear Brussels Sprouts embody the essence of autumn produce, roasted together in a concert of color and flavor. The savory earthiness of the sprouts are tempered by the sweet and tart flavors of the fruit. Until recently, I was the one at the table that would say "pass" on the dishes that combined fruit and vegetables. My palate never enjoyed the mixing of the two. Since eating a cleaner diet, my world of cuisine has been greatly expanded. I enjoy so many taste ...

Spicy roasted acorn squash served over a bed of garlic infused quinoa is an easy side dish or a main attraction in a 30 minute meal! First, I want to apologize for the delay in this post. It has been in the queue for about two weeks but administrative issues with the blog were demanding my attention. Hopefully, all of those issues are satisfied and I can get back to the fun part, posting yummy food! I feel bad for winter squash. They have been type cast and primarily relegated to ...

You're only five minutes away from being cool as a cucumber--and likely surprised by one too. When I first decided to do a post on a cucumber salad my motivation was to provide a recipe for a side dish that was quick, easy, and highly customizable. Let's face it--it's much easier to maintain a healthy diet when the recipes don't place a lot of demands on time or energy! When I can, I try to provide information on the nutritional benefits of the ingredients in ...